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E804 SYD

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,831 mi
Last recorded97,831 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 SYD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 97,831 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,717 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,937 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,763 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 96,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,949 miles

wipers slight smeary

Pass 9 Jul 2014 95,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 93,802 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,567 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,216 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 90,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 89,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 88,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosive swelling on nearside outer sill panel

corrosive swelling on offside outer sill panel

service brake efficiency 53% only

Fail 11 Aug 2006 88,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosive swelling on nearside outer sill panel

corrosive swelling on offside outer sill panel

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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E804 SYD is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E804 SYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E804 SYD registered?

E804 SYD is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E804 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E804 SYD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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